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disc brake

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disc brake
a type of brake in which two calliper-operated pads rub against a flat disc attached to the wheel hub when the brake is applied


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Tokyo, Japan, Feb 2, 2007 - (JCN) - Sumitomo Bakelite announced February 1 the production start of Phenolic molding compounds for disc brake caliper pistons at its Sumitomo Bakelite (Suzhou) location in China.
The new casting foundry will be constructed to ensure a stable material supply, lower costs and enhance Akebono's disc brake manufacturing technical know-how.
Key statement: A method of coating disc brake pads to obscure and seal minor surface imperfections, thereby reducing scrap rates.
 
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